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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20

Falsehood OF the claim that BIS ResisnationE
Was Dernanded by tho Presidents
Special to the Indianapols Journal
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The report that the
resignation Of .Appointment Clerk Higgins oe
the Treasury Department. was called for and
not voluntary, IL, 20 say the least, not con-
frmed by the correspondence on the subject
made public to-day, between Mr.. Higgins and
Secretary Fairchild. Mr.. Higgins, in his letter
OF resignation, says
81 respectfully tsnder to you my resignation
as chief Of the Office of the appoin nrneut division
in your department. The duties of the Office
are mainly clerical and I believe that | dis
charged them to the satisfaction OF Mr. Msn-
ming, the late Secretary, and to your conts nn
msnt, and that I have the good viii OF the de-
partment officers II has been great pleasure
to me to have had Mr.. Mannings approval and
yours and now thank you for the kindness
and consideration you have always shown mes
Secretary Fairchid's letter OF acceptance
reads as follows
Your resignation chief of division in ths
Office OF the Secretary Of the Treasury has been
received and is hereby accepted, to take effect
on the 18th day Of January. 1888 Il Is just to
add that you have performed your duties we'll
and faithfully since yon have been connected
with this department.
More than this, Secretary Fairchild said to-
day that the report that the President had
directed Mr.. Higgins's removal, and had there-
by incurred Senator Gorman's ill-will, Was pure
nonsense.
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Battle of 1O6 Rounds. Lasting Two Hours
and Half, in Which Kilrain Proves Con-
clusively the Better Man Every Way.
Darkness Ends the Fight, and the Con-
testants Agree to Call 1t Draw.
Unconfirmed Rumor of Another Attempt Up
on the Cars Life, Followed by Revolu-
tionary Movement-General Cable News.
THE PRIZE FIGHT.

KiIrain Proves Smiths Superior. but the
Fight Is Declared n Draw.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON, Dec. ia disp atch from Rouen,
timed 10 p NJ, says that some of the spectators
of the mill who have reached that place, say
the Smish-Kilrain fight was a most terrific en-
counter. Both men showed good grit, and mp
to the time that Smith began his dropping tao
tics the fight was a manly one. Kilrain un-
doubtedly the better man. and got in some very
effective work on his opponent He would GER
tainly have whipped his man if the fight had
been allowed to proceed few minutes
longer. Kilrain forced the fighting from
the start, and appeared very confident.
He showed by his actions that he
was determined TO win if he could. His manner
gave his hackers great confidence. and from the
time he landed his first blow it was evident that
he in no way feared his man. He sent in some
slsdge-hammer blows and repeatedly sent his
opponent to grass The manner in which he led
in the fighting. and the way he deported himself
won plaudits even from the Euglishmen present,
and when the fight was ordered stopped several
of them walked up TO Kirain, shook hands with
him, and compIimented him on his fighting
qualities.
The result Of the fight has caused the greatest
in this city. The news reached London
shortly after 9 o'clock tonight, and
was instantly posted on newspaper
bulletins throughout the city. The news spread
with lightning rapidity. and in a short while the
streets in front Of the newspaper Offices were
jammed with an excited. bowling mob. The
crowds yelled for particulars and pushed and
hauled each other in efforts to get nearer the
bulletins in a most Indescribable way. The re-
suit has disgusted many of Smiths admirers,
who believed that their man would make short
work of Kilrain.
Directly 'Etime' was called the men responded
The American looked serious but determined,
while Smith wore his customary smile. The
attitude of each was totally different in style,
Kilrain carrying his right hand much lower
than his opponent, who seemed all on wires aud
eager for the fray. The colors sported by both
men were largely worn by the rival
bands OF spectators, those of Kilran
bearing the stars and stripes an Irish harp ana
portrait of himself, while Smith, Inside of q
purple border. sported the union jack and the
royal standard. surmounted by the typical
sporting pelican. Both men fought with re-
markable energy and determination, and their
bosterous badinage peculiar to the ring. Kill
rains spesial tactics were speedily evident
They consisted in closing with his man as soon
possible. wrestling and falling upon him.
Some rounds only lasted seven seconds, while
others were prolonged to as many as twenty
three seconds,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
THE UNHAPPY CZAR.

Rumor that Another Attempt Has Been
Made to Slay the Russian Ruler.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Dec 19.-The Evening World
prints the following, from Vienna
"A dispatch from ST. Petersburg just re-
ceived, says that an attempt was made, to-day,
TO assassinate the Czar. Beyond the fact that
his imperial Majesty is wounded, nothing has
beer learned The news created the greatest
excitement throughout the city, and the feeling
on the Bourse was extremely panicky.
1t is said that the Emperor Franz Joseph
has hastily summoned the Cabinet for a consul
tstion- The dispatch. which is in cipher, also
states that vigorous revolutionary movement
has broken out In ST. Petersburg. and affairs
are IN very critical condition. Tne military
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
only about SIG, ,000, 900 The Sugar tax il In Nc
sense protsctivs-it Is for revenue only. Let

only about sl6 200 900 Ths suear tax Is In No
sense protsctivs-it i for revenue only. Let
iteo
would be much betksr 70 pay the planter bounty
on his product equal 20 the present import dury
than to longer tolerate the present tax.
Again. il is sugEesfed that nothing will be
saved to the people by Sepealine this tax, that
the sugar exporting countries will at once I'M
pose an export tax equal 10 or above the 1mpora
duty taken off This danger can be averted by
giving the ad dvantsees Of our fres market to
such countries only - do not impose an export
tax Then why may We not save u. .uo0 GOO. q
salt and half that sum en- lumberf
.sWhy not take ths tariff off tin. which We
don't produce. and let it remain on .ts manu-
factured product, and why not allow drawback
all tin and other vessels when made here out
of taxed material and used wholly IN exporting
American productsi 1t ID claimed there ars
certain inequalities in the tariff on some articles
of WOODEN Dauufacture-that certain cheap
eloths and dress goods are subject to duty or
from 68 30 81 per cent ad yalorem. that some arff
cles of protected cutlery are being sold abroad
in easy competition with foreign cheap labor. and
at prices lower than IN our home markets. and
that some of our Industries no longer need pro-
faction from the starved labor of Europe. but
are able TO maks fair profits and pay remuner-
suggestions are worthy of attention No i'm
dustry should be put in peril, but the tarin
oueht TO be revised and il inequalities sand er-
when this is done. sufficient reduction has nos
been made, . further saving may be had by q
modification Of the internal revenue laws in
some such plan as has been indicated.
..The logic of the President and the free-srads
Democracy 10 that the whole sam of the drty is
added to the imported article, that this IS al
paid by the consumers without any manner OF
to a tariff system from which is eliminated ev-
cry element of prossction, incidental or direct
To ssvs the country from the ea,amaaes snsn
party. and it can only safely enter upon its worE
by courageous and harmonious action.
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FACTS FOR RUSSIA.

German Newspaper Tells What Brought
About the Present Situation.
BERLIN, Dec. 19.-The Cologne Gazette. in an
inspired article criticizing the article in the
Invalide Russo. says '.There was increase
of German forces on the Russian frontier until
the spring of the current year. Increase of the
peace effective of the continental armies origin
ated in enormous armaments. France, for some
time, obliged Germany to leave in the Reich
stand troops which really belonged 70
the eastern provinces. When Russia, in
1878, transferred the bulk of her troops westward
and the tone Of extreme hostility to Germany
was manifested in the Russian press, Germany
for the frst time pushed forward some bsttal-
ions and squadrons to the eastern frontier,
which until then had been almost denuded Of
troops. The article denies the accuracy of the
statement of the Invalide Russo regarding the
extension of German strategic railways east
ward. The German system was planned. the
strategy in the East, but solely for
commercial purposes, to facilitate traffic between
Russian and German ports on the Baltic 1t is
not true that the fortresses at Thorn, Posen,
Dantzic and kenigsburg were created as
menace to Russia Those fortresses have been
long existent and, now as ever. guard the
frontier. The statement that Grandeuz had
been converted into q camp and fortress
is also pronounced incorrect. The arti-
Gle concludes follows: '"The luvalide Russo
seeks to minimize the extent OF Russian
preparations In the autumn the Russian reserves
were called out. Have they been dismissed yeti
What ia the object Of increasing the rifle bri-
eadesa What is the meaning of raising cavalry
regiments to six-squadronsl What means
the placing of batteries attached to cavalry upon
a war footine7 The Russian railways serve only
military purposes. In the construction of fort
ressss Russia is exceeded only by France. With
Germany all is open. Tho Russian measures
were taken with the greatest secrecy and what
cannot be quite concealed it is sought to mis-
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Cable Notes.

The Bulgarian Minister of War has demanded
a credit in order to purchase a hundred thou
sand rifles.
Mr.. Gladstone has written q letter declining
to interfere actively in the international
bitration movement.
The universities at Charkoff and Odessa
Russia, have been closed, owing to disorder
among the students.
Count Psrpoucher. whose wife was said to
have been implicated in the sending of the
forged documents to the Gear, has resigned his
household.
The Earl of Cairns married yesterday TO
Miss Olive Berens. A brilliant assemblage wit
messed the ceremony. The Prince of Wales
presented the bride with o bracelet set with
diamonds and sapphires.
A new Bishop OF Detroit will be appointed
early in January. commission OF cardinals
will be delegated by the Propaganda. 20 select
bishop from three ecclesasties who hare been
nominated. The names Of the candidates are
kept secret
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
Fifty Millions of Which Is to Come from Re-
duction Of Duties on Manufactures, and
the Remainder from Wool, Lumber, Etc.
Views of Gen. Tom Browne as to the Du-
ty0f Republicans in the Matter.
Failure of the Attempt to Show that Higgins
Retired by Request of the Administra-
tion-State Taxation of Telegraphs.
DEMOCRATIC TARIFF SCHEME.

A Measure That Is Expected to Work . Re-
ductiou of S62,OOo.OOO.
Special to the Indianapolis jonrDsL
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The administration
tariff bill which will go before the ways and
means committee with the Endorsement OF
Speaker Carlisle. after the holiday recess as the
basis of revenue reform, contemplates a reduc-
ton of s62. .000.O OOe annual revenue. OF this
amount, $50. 000. 900 is to come from reductions
of duties, chiefly manufactures, and $12, ,000.-
600 from adding WOOL salt, lumber, coal, etc, to
the free list. The bill aims at very extensive
tariff law, and at remedying Inconsistencies and
irregularities in the law as we'll as a general
revision of the high rate of tariff taxes.
It proposes the substitution of specific
for advalorem rates where the latter
are difficult OF enforcement. In the chemical,
earthen and glassware schedules, numerous
iudicious reductions are proposed. In metals,
material reductions on iron and steel are reco m
mended. In the wool and wooden schedule. raw
wool being made free, the rates on wooden
farbrics reduced to take away about
$40. .0O0 900 upon the basis of last years. importa
tions. Inconsistencies as to rates on worsted
and woolen cloths are corrected, and there oc-
some of the most important changes pro-
posed in the bill. The bill embraces the schedules
prepared for Congress last winter by Secretary
Fairchild, substituting specific for advaIorem
duties on silk, gloves and embroideries. It also
includes the Hewitt plan for reform Of the
customs administrative service. with some
changes and additions suggested by treasury ex-
perieuce since Mr.. Hewitts bill was frat intro
ducad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
Smiths Waiting Tactics.

6peclal TO the 1no1enaDoEe journal
NEW YORK. Dec. l9.-The Suns London spe-
cial says: 'Kilrain's height, reach and skill
gave him great advantage over his more stock
ily-built opponent, who could neither hit with
the severity anticipated nor wrestle Jake to any
advantage. The fight resulted in a draw, dark
stopping the contest when victory was with
in Kilrain's grasp. Kilrain took the lead at the
start. Smith hit short repeatedly, and after a
while became merely chopping block
for Kilrain. Toward the middle of the
fight, Smith made a desperate effort to
turn the tide of battle in his favor
and for while fought very subhorny, but
Kiirain, who was remarkably cool, met him
every time, and his superior quickness height
and reach enabled him to land before Smith,
and the latter then fell off again. Kirain
gained first blood and first knock down, and
only thrown twice. He threw Smith one
bursting fall. and several times went down with
him side by side During the last twenty
rounds Smith went down on the slightest
pretext to avoid punishment He could hardly
seconds delayed much as possible
hoping for darkness TO end it. In this they sue
ceeded, for at last it dark that the men
could hardly another, and the referee
called halt He intended to have the fight
continued in the morning, but the men met and
agreed to call il a draw. Kilrain has a pad eye
and several bumps and contusions Smith is
badly marked. Sullivan will challenge Kilrain
for $4,000.
Mr. Fox says he will match Kilrain against
Sullivan for either So 600 or $40, 900.
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Merits of the Contest.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Before the fight began
odds OF three and four to one were freely laid
on the Englishmau, but all betting stopped as
the fight narrowed into question of endurance.
Not once or twice. but many times, it looked
like an easy victory for Kilrain. but the indom-
liable pluck of the burly English lad. who invar-
iably came up with a smile, equalized matters.
Not to enter into elaborate description Of each Of
the LOG rounds. it may safely be said that
fe-cer, falrer fighting has rarely been seen.
There were cries of foul" but ''fouln was new
er seriously claimed by either side. The Sec
onas were smart in their duty, brin giug their
men back to their corners, and umpiles Charles
johnson for kilrain. ard John Fleming for
Smith. had few difficult points to set
tie. Hard hitting and tough work
was the order, with a concluding throw ss
the end OF each round. OF which the long Ameri-
can, who is tough and ugly, but withal
an excellent wrestler, generally had
the best How this remarkable fight
might have terminated had it been
fought to finish is difficult to say. Kilrain
undoubtedly showed qualities that even his
hackers never dreamed of, and had rather the
best OF the fight as they got into the second
hour; on the other hand, Smiths determined
rushes and indomitable pluck over and over
again raised the hopes of his hackers
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are being called out in every direction. and the
authorities are usirg every effort 70 crush tne
empire. Il Is stated that many of the royal
regiments are honey-combed with revolutionary
sentiments. and there is q likelihood that there
will be bloodshed before matters are definitely
settled
Berlin dispatches say nothing is known there
OF the alleged attempt on the Gear, and the
story is given little credence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
Doherty's Story of the Graham killing.

LONDON. Dec. 19-Daniel Doherty was placed
trial at tho old Bailey to-day for killing
George Graham, fellow American After the
evidence for the prosecution had been given the
prisoner made personal statement. He said
he had known Graham fifteen years They had
always been friends. On the day the shooting
occurred he and Graham had many drinks
together, talked about firearms, and he took
Graham home with him TO show him q revolver.
Arriving there the Witnesses wife said he was
drunk. The revolver the mantelpiece.
He took it down and started to go out. When
he reached the door the weapon went of. He
took God to witness that he never quarreled
with Graham. Other evidence offered partly
supported the theory that the shooting was acci-
dental, resulting from Dohertys drunken condi-
ton. The case was adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

q Test That VIII Determine the Guilt or
Innocence of Callan and Harkins.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The proposition made by
Mr.. OBrien. counsel for Callan and Harkins,
the alleged dynamiters, to-day. that the sub
stance seized on the premises occupied by the
former and claimed to be dynamite. be expert
mented with to test its genuineness. astounds
the authorities. 1t is hardly possible, how ever,
that they can refuse to do this, and it seems
very strange that they have not done so already.
If the test is made and the substance fails to ex-
plode, the case against the prisoners, of course,
falls to the ground. If it does explode the con-
viction of tho men is assured, and their sentence
to penal servitude for life certain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-20
Grown Prince Frederick willIam.

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 19-The Medical News
this afternoon received, from San Reno, the
following cableeram from Sir Morell Mackenzie
concerning the Crown Prince:
"a growth the size Of split pea exists on the
left ventrcular band of the Crown Princes
throat, but it does not look malignant The
October growth is much diminished in size, and
the ulcer on il has cicatrized. The swelling OF
the glands has quite gone, and there is no
oedema
The Berlin Fressinige -Zeitung. in an article
believed to have been promoted by Professor
Virchow, says that the cicatrization in the
Crown Prince'e throat 10 a most favorable symp-
tom, indicating that the affection is not cancer
interview with a reporter, said he did not regard
the complete recovery Of the Crown Prince as
impossible.
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Suppressed by Cold Lead

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Thers Is an unconfrmed
rumor that q revolt occurred on board the convict
steamer Orne, bound for Cayenne, which was
suppressed by the shooting of eleven Of the
ring-leaders.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-28
Oar irmy's Equipments

From the present standpoint OF the
world our troops can boast OF offensive
weapons inferior TO none; but as regards
the other items of necessary equipment OF
the soldier in the field we are in worse
than transition starc scarcely any two
companies in the army being uniformly
equipped. and very often two, three, even
four kinds of experimental equipment be
ing in use at the same time IN the same
company. The real anxiety Of the war
department to get the very best, 20 keep
pace with the most advanced progress Of
the age. is undoubtedly the prime cause OF
this state of things. but the fact remains
that the opportunities of inventors ana
the kind heartelncss of officials saddles
the army with an unuuiformity OF gro
tesqUe and impracticabic bags, boxes and
absurdities Of all kinds.
At recent inspection Of four companies
of infantry equipped for field service and
at which the writer was present. one com
pany had blanket bags, another rolled
blankets. as in the war, another the cum
brous shoulderbraces and bags. while the
fourth had men equipped IN all these
stvlcs These different articles were IN
the hands of the men by proper orders and
regular issue: but however effective the
command might have proved in the feid,
its appearance was iucongruous. even
ridiculous Journal Of the Military Serv-
ice Institute
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-28
4 Temnle in Jnpan.

Starting early one morning from the
Yaami hotel, koois, delightful place
overlooking the whole city, | direct my
jinriksha boy to take me to the temple of
kennnji. Let the description of the gen.
eral features of this temple suffice for all,
for they all have certain features in COM
mon You enter from the street through
a high arch Of wood made of two immense
upright pillars and a cross piece. which
curves down instead of up and which ex-
tends far beyond the uprights. You
ascend several flights of stone steps, some
times passing between stone images and
sbrines and stone lanterns, until you reach
the latform on which the temple proper
stands. Here you remove your shoes, and
perhaps pair of slippers will be provided
you. You ascend the short flight of steps
Immediately in front of the temple and
find yourself in sort OF a wide porch ex-
tending along the whole front of the edi-
fee and upheld by several rows of massive
wooden pillars. Behind these is a row of
large paneletf doors, extending clear across
the building. but you will find only the
middle two open.
Within you encounter other rows of
pillars Upholding the roof and behind
these in the exact center sits the image,
surrounded with the censers and para
phernalia of the priests and with what
ever attendant images there may happen
to be. Near approach is prevented by
wooden railing. A wooden box stands IN
front of each image. Ii is furnished with
wooden Stats across the top, and into 1t
are thrown the offerings of the worshipers.
The grounds Of the Kenainji are beauti-
fully laid out in lawns and walks. In the
eastern part of the grounds hangs an old
bell, which for many years lay in the
river bed, buried in debris 1t Is said
that Ye Sal, an eminent priest, attempted
to have. it recovered, but the men were
unable to move it till he cried 20 them to
shout his name, when, Of course, 1t I'M
mediately became manageable.-Cor. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-28
Cal fornia Excursions.

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18th end and 10Th. This is the great
southern route, ESPECIALLY during the iail
and winter months, by reason OF the
delightful climate and many places of Iu-
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more genuinesly plcasurablc trip than any
other route This j. the only line taking
passengers via the southern route and
giving them the privilege Of return
ing via the Denver x Rio tsFaudp ky.,
the"~cicnce liur Of America with Siopover
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family sleepers run through with one
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and choice of rout~ returning, with stop
over privileges at sny point Cheap one
WAY excursions same dates and same
trains IN employ oi this company ac
companies all excursions. Whose duty 10 i-
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lists For tickets. mBps and all iufurIna-
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